Manish Pandey v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing of criminal proceedings upon amicable settlement — Manish Pandey v. State of U.P. and Another, APPLICATION U/S 482 No. 9140 of 2025, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, decided April 30, 2026 by Shree Prakash Singh, J. Charge sheet dated 13.09.2024 in Case Crime No.406/2024 (Sections 323, 504, 506, 498-A IPC; Section 3/4 Dowry Prohibition Act, P.S. Kotwali Nagar, District Sultanpur) and cognizance/summoning order dated 03.10.2024 (CJM, Court No.16, Sultanpur, Crl. Case No.4898/2024 'State Vs. Manish Pandey') challenged; matter referred to Mediation and Conciliation Centre by order dated 26.11.2025; parties settled amicably and executed settlement agreement dated 17.02.2026; mediation reported successful; criminal proceedings quashed and application allowed.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of the criminal proceedings of Case Crime No.406/2024 (Sections 323, 504, 506, 498-A IPC and Section 3/4 Dowry Prohibition Act), Police Station Kotwali Nagar, District Sultanpur, including the charge sheet dated 13.09.2024 and the cognizance/summoning order dated 03.10.2024 and the entire proceedings in pursuance thereof; the settlement agreement dated 17.02.2026 made part of the order.